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Cherry Chocolate Delight Bread Recipe

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Cherry Chocolate Delight Bread is a rich and moist quick bread bursting with the combined flavors of tart cherries and melty chocolate chips. This easy-to-make treat features a cocoa-infused batter with fresh or frozen cherries folded in, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tangy in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this loaf is a crowd-pleaser that uses simple pantry staples and requires just over an hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prepare it for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Pour and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool and Serve: After baking, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving to ensure clean cuts and the best texture.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh cherries when in season, or frozen cherries that have been thawed and patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  • If you prefer a sweeter loaf, increase the chocolate chips to 3/4 cup or add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
  • Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled to make two loaf pans.

Keywords: cherry chocolate bread, chocolate cherry loaf, quick bread, cocoa bread, chocolate chip cherry bread, easy chocolate loaf, holiday bread

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